US Bridges

CR 259 over Brazos River Draw

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.3 MI SE of FM 979 · Structure no. 171660AA0138001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 259 over Brazos River Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 259 over Brazos River Draw in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 259
CrossesBrazos River Draw
Location1.3 MI SE of FM 979
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95172, -96.77578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 259 over Brazos River Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 259 over Brazos River Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 259 over Brazos River Draw carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 259 over Brazos River Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 259 over Brazos River Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.